Learn Spanish (Latin America): Se venden discos viejos en ese puesto.

Se venden discos viejos en ese puesto.

Old records are sold at that stall.

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Questions & Answers about Se venden discos viejos en ese puesto.

Why is it venden (plural) and not vende (singular) here?

In Spanish, when you use the passive se to say that something is done or is sold, the verb must match the thing being acted upon. Since discos viejos (old records) is plural, the verb must also be plural: venden. If it were just one record, it would be Se vende un disco viejo.

Could I say Discos viejos se venden en ese puesto instead?

You could, but it sounds less natural. When using the passive se, Spanish speakers usually put the verb before the subject. Starting with Se venden emphasizes the action of selling and is the standard way you will hear this phrased or see it written on signs in Latin America.

Does puesto always mean a market stall?

Not always! While puesto commonly means a stand, stall, or booth in a market, it can also mean a position or job post in a company. Additionally, it is the irregular past participle of the verb poner (to put).

Why use ese puesto instead of aquel puesto to mean that stall?

Ese is used for something in the general distance or near the listener. It is the most common way to say that in everyday conversation. You would only use aquel if the stall is very far away from both the speaker and the listener in order to emphasize the physical distance.